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Kerala JD(S) to form new party after Lok Sabha results

Kerala JD(S) considers forming new party post-elections, amidst turmoil in Karnataka, ruling out merger with CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front.

Rebel faction slams JD(S) Kerala president

Rebel faction slams JD(S) Kerala president

Rebel JD(S) faction in Kochi accuses State president of betraying socialists, joins INDIA bloc in elections.

Fissures come to the fore in JD(S) Kerala unit

Fissures come to the fore in JD(S) Kerala unit

The Janata Dal (S) [JD(S)] in Kerala appeared to edge closer to a split that might be politically consequential in some measure for the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government.

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We are the real Janata Dal (S), claims Kerala unit of party

JD(S) Kerala unit claims H D Deve Gowda lost national president post by joining BJP; mulls options to stake claim to being "real JD(S"; UDF criticizes dual positions; unit to remain anti-BJP, non-Congress force.

JD(S) Kerala unit scrambles to shrug off stigma of its national leadership aligning with BJP

JD(S) State unit scrambles to distance itself from national leadership's alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Embarrassment for JD(S) as Congress uses statement to try to weaken CPI(M)'s pivot to minorities. JD(S) leader Krishnankutty claims Thomas told national leadership alliance with BJP unacceptable. Ambiguous on whether party will formally split, change…

Deve Gowda’s claim of Pinarayi backing JD(S)-BJP pact roils Kerala politics

Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] national president H.D. Deve Gowda’s startling claim that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had tacitly backed his move to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) roiled Kerala politics on Friday.

Deve Gowda’s claim on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s nod for JD(S) alliance with BJP in Karnataka creates stir

JD(S) Kerala unit refutes Deve Gowda's statement on alliance with BJP; Oppn alleges CPI(M)-BJP undercurrent; JD(S) had earlier rejected central leadership's decision to join NDA, opting to stand with LDF.

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JD(S) Kerala unit rejects Deve Gowda’s decision to join hands with BJP; to continue its alliance with Left front

JD(S) Kerala unit rejects Deve Gowda’s decision to join hands with BJP; to continue its alliance with Left front

JD(S) Kerala unit rejects alliance with BJP, will continue alliance with Left Front. Meeting of executive committee unanimously approves resolution against national leadership's decision. Senior leaders to hold discussions with other State units to discuss common way forward. No decision to merge with any party; next strategy to be discussed…

JD(S) Kerala unit makes clear to national party its anti-NDA stance

JD(S) Kerala unit makes clear to national party its anti-NDA stance

JD(S) Kerala unit rebukes national leadership for joining NDA; State unit to meet Oct 7 to chart future course; CPI(M) & UDF criticize ambiguous position; spectre of realignment of forces in socialist parties; breakaway faction likely to join broader socialist platform, forming 3rd force in Kerala.

JD (S) balancing act: Kerala unit weighs options amid BJP alliance in Karnataka

JD (S) balancing act: Kerala unit weighs options amid BJP alliance in Karnataka

JD(S) in Kerala faces crisis due to alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Sunday meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to maintain presence in LDF and Cabinet. Congress leader Satheesan urges CPI(M) to expel JD(S) from LDF. JD(S) seeks to retain significance by transferring role of national president to Thomas. Alliance…

Cabinet reshuffle possibility in Kerala kindles ambitions in LDF alliance partners

Cabinet reshuffle possibility in Kerala kindles ambitions in LDF alliance partners

LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan confirms possibility of Cabinet reshuffle; allies with single MLAs to get berths on two-and-a-half-year term-sharing basis. Reports of Speaker A.N. Shamsheer and Health Minister Veena George swapping portfolios dismissed. Several LDF allies express desire for ministerial berths. NCP leader Thomas K. Thomas accuses P.C. Chacko of…

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